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It Happened One Night

  • 19341934
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
103K
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POPULARITY
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Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
A spoiled heiress, running away from her family, is helped by a man who's actually a reporter looking for a story. But then he falls for her...
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A renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behin... Read allA renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops.A renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story joins her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
103K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,446
78
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    • Director
      • Frank Capra
    • Writers
      • Robert Riskin(screen play)
      • Samuel Hopkins Adams(based on the short story by)
    • Stars
      • Clark Gable
      • Claudette Colbert
      • Walter Connolly
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Frank Capra
    • Writers
      • Robert Riskin(screen play)
      • Samuel Hopkins Adams(based on the short story by)
    • Stars
      • Clark Gable
      • Claudette Colbert
      • Walter Connolly
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    • 341User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
    Top rated movie #241
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 11 wins & 2 nominations total

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    It Happened One Night -- Trailer
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    Clark Gable, Frank Capra, and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
    Clark Gable, Frank Capra, Claudette Colbert, and Carole Lombard in It Happened One Night (1934)
    Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
    Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
    Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
    Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
    Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)
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    Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, Columbia, 1934, **I.V.
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    Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in It Happened One Night (1934)

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    Clark Gable
    Clark Gable
    • Peter Warne
    Claudette Colbert
    Claudette Colbert
    • Ellie Andrews
    Walter Connolly
    Walter Connolly
    • Alexander Andrews
    Roscoe Karns
    Roscoe Karns
    • Oscar Shapeley
    Jameson Thomas
    Jameson Thomas
    • King Westley
    Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    • Danker
    Arthur Hoyt
    Arthur Hoyt
    • Zeke
    Blanche Friderici
    Blanche Friderici
    • Zeke's Wife
    Charles C. Wilson
    Charles C. Wilson
    • Joe Gordon
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • The Bag Thief
    • (uncredited)
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Woman at Auto Camp
    • (uncredited)
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Gas Station Attendant
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Clark
    • (uncredited)
    William Begg
    William Begg
    • Wedding Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    William A. Boardway
    William A. Boardway
    • Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Bus Driver #1
    • (uncredited)
    Harry C. Bradley
    Harry C. Bradley
    • Henderson
    • (uncredited)
    George P. Breakston
    George P. Breakston
    • Boy Bus Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank Capra
    • Writers
      • Robert Riskin(screen play)
      • Samuel Hopkins Adams(based on the short story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Clark Gable gave the Oscar he won for his performance in this movie to a child who admired it, telling him it was the winning of the statue that had mattered, not owning it. The child returned the Oscar to the Gable family after Clark's death.
    • Goofs
      After King lands and taxis in the autogyro, apparently the sole occupant, a man is visible in the cockpit crouching down as King walks around and to the rear of the autogyro.
    • Quotes

      [after Ellen stops a car by showing her leg]

      Ellie Andrews: Aren't you going to give me a little credit?

      Peter Warne: What for?

      Ellie Andrews: I proved once and for all that the limb is mightier than the thumb.

      Peter Warne: Why didn't you take off all your clothes? You could have stopped forty cars.

      Ellie Andrews: Well, ooo, I'll remember that when we need forty cars.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf
      (uncredited)

      Written by Frank Churchill and Ann Ronell

      Sung a cappella by Clark Gable

    User reviews341

    Review
    Top review
    Romantic Comedy that sweeps the first year of the Oscars
    I have seen this movie a few times over the year and have just recently viewed it again twice on the DVD version. This is a highly recommended movie on several levels. First, it has to be seen because it won multiple academy awards during 1934. It has won at least best actor, best actress and best director. So it should be seen just for it's historical significance if you are into movies as an art form. However, if you are just looking for entertainment then it is simply a great classic romantic comedy. The set up is that Ellie (Claudette Colbert) is a rich, spoiled, independent woman who is running away from her father (in Florida) to join her husband (not quite a complete marriage) in New York City. She meets Peter (Clark Gable) on the bus who is a down & out reporter looking for a big story. They join forces in that he will help her to get to New York for an exclusive on her story. In essence it is the bratty socialite vs the hard nosed -know it all reporter - Can they achieve true love? Just watch the movie and figure it out for yourself.. There is the classical scene regarding the battle of the sexes which involves hitchhiking. There is some dated material because the movie was made in the 30's about the 30's. This may be both good and bad as a viewing experience. Gable is a bit too shallow as a desirable character. He lacks the sensitivity of a guy that would be in a modern romantic comedy. However, his portrayal of Peter is likely typical for the ideal man of the era in that he attempted to be competent and in charge at all times (the know it all guy). The character comes across as too simplistic by today's standards. However, when he gets the feedback on his rough edges from Ellie he shows his nice guy side. Claudette Colbert is great in this movie she had opportunities to display her acting craft as she responded to different situations. The scene in which she and Gable pretended to be basically 'white trash' was very funny. Her getting the best actress award is very evident even without having to see the performances of her rivalries for the Oscar in 1934. Overall this movie is rated a 9.0 and is highly recommended. A viewer may avoid older movies because they lack dept; however, hang in for this one. Once the screen chemistry starts between Colbert and Gable (their first scene together) the rest of the picture is just a joyride of entertainment in watching these two work their magic for the camera. Enjoy this movie it should be an awesome experience.
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    • llguidry
    • Mar 15, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Night Bus
    • Filming locations
      • Busch Gardens - S. Grove Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $325,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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